A brief introduction to the club
Al-nassr is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Riyadh, the capital city of the country. The club was founded in 1955 by a group of young men who wanted to play football for fun and exercise. The club’s name, Al-nassr, means “victory” in Arabic, and reflects the club’s ambition and spirit. The club’s logo represents the map of Arabia with yellow and blue colors, which are also the club’s home colors12
Al-nassr is one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia, with 26 official trophies. The club has won the Saudi Professional League nine times, the King’s Cup seven times, the Crown Prince Cup six times, the Super Cup three times, and the Saudi Federation Cup once. The club has also achieved international success, winning the Asian Cup Winners’ Cup twice, the Asian Super Cup once, and the Arab Club Champions Cup once2
The club has produced many famous players, such as Majed Abdullah, Fahad Al-Herafy, Saeed Al-Owairan, Sami Al-Jaber, and Yasser Al-Qahtani. The club has also attracted many foreign stars, such as Brian Laudrup, Rodrigo Tabata, Nordin Amrabat, and Brad Jones. The club is currently coached by Mano Menezes, a former Brazil national team manager2
The current season and future prospects
The current season of 2023-24 is a challenging one for Al-nassr, as the club faces strong competition from its rivals in the domestic and continental arenas. The club finished second in the Saudi Professional League last season, behind Al-Hilal, who also beat them in the Super Cup. The club also lost to Zamalek in the semifinals of the Arab Club Champions Cup3
However, the club has shown resilience and determination to bounce back from these setbacks. The club has signed some promising players, such as Omar Abdulrahman from Al-Ain, Ahmed Musa from Leicester City, and Ali Mabkhout from Al-Jazira. The club has also retained some key players, such as Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Abdulelah Al-Amri, and Giuliano3
The club has started the new season with a positive note, winning its first two matches in the Arab Club Champions Cup against Monastir and Raja Casablanca. The club will face Al-Hilal and Al-Ittifaq in the next round of the competition. The club will also participate in the AFC Champions League, where it will face Al-Fateh in the group stage. The club will also aim to reclaim the Saudi Professional League title from Al-Hilal, who have won it for four consecutive seasons3
The club’s fans are hopeful that their team will achieve glory and honor this season, and will support them with passion and loyalty. The club’s motto is “Al-nassr is more than a club”, which reflects its identity and culture. The club’s anthem is “Never Let Me Down Again”, which expresses its confidence and optimism2
Some of the famous players who played for Al-nassr are:
- Majed Abdullah, who is considered one of the greatest Saudi Arabian players of all time. He spent his entire career with Al-nassr, scoring 320 goals in 506 appearances. He also won nine league titles, seven King’s Cups, and two Asian Cup Winners’ Cups with the club. He was nicknamed the “Arabian Jewel” and the “King of Goals”1
- Fahad Al-Herafy, who was a prolific striker for Al-nassr and the Saudi national team. He scored 163 goals in 274 games for Al-nassr, and 43 goals in 94 caps for Saudi Arabia. He was part of the Saudi team that reached the second round of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, scoring two goals in the tournament. He also won four league titles and four King’s Cups with Al-nassr1
- Saeed Al-Owairan, who was a versatile midfielder and forward for Al-nassr and Saudi Arabia. He scored 120 goals in 288 matches for Al-nassr, and 24 goals in 75 games for Saudi Arabia. He is best known for his stunning solo goal against Belgium in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which is regarded as one of the best goals in World Cup history. He also won three league titles and three King’s Cups with Al-nassr1
- Sami Al-Jaber, who is one of the most capped and scored players for Saudi Arabia. He played for Al-nassr from 2000 to 2008, scoring 71 goals in 146 games. He also played for Wolverhampton Wanderers in England for a brief spell. He won two league titles and two King’s Cups with Al-nassr. He also represented Saudi Arabia in four FIFA World Cups, scoring three goals1
- Yasser Al-Qahtani, who is another prolific striker for Al-nassr and Saudi Arabia. He scored 108 goals in 222 matches for Al-nassr, and 42 goals in 112 caps for Saudi Arabia. He was the top scorer of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup with four goals, and also played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He won one league title and one King’s Cup with Al-nassr1
These are just some of the famous players who played for Al-nassr, but there are many more who have contributed to the club’s success and history. You can find more information about them on Wikipedia1 or on the official website of Al-nassr2.